Opiate Addiction | The Signs

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The symptoms of opioid addiction can hide in plain sight, especially if you don't understand the behavior or what it means. In this interview, double board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson ensure you don't miss these signs of opioid addiction.

00:00 Intro
00:43 Physical signs
01:07 Psychomotor retardation
01:45 Heroin nod
02:27 Pupil constriction
03:26 Dry mouth
04:05 Malnutrition
04:24 Behavioral signs
04:31 Isolation / secretive behavior
04:55 Major irritability
05:30 Frequent and sudden bathroom runs
05:40 Frequent sniffling & yawning
06:02 Desperation
07:10 How to effectively confront an addict
08:29 Don't place blame
08:44 The best time to address the issue
09:04 Use the word "I" more than "you"
09:32 Listen, don't lecture
09:55 Clearly communicate your support
10:34 The role of motivational interviewing
12:08 What to watch next & how to watch more

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